Coconut Flour — Cups to Grams Conversion
One cup of coconut flour weighs 112g.
Coconut Flour Cups to Grams Chart
| Cups | Grams |
|---|---|
| ¼ cup | 28g |
| ⅓ cup | 37g |
| ½ cup | 56g |
| ¾ cup | 84g |
| 1 cup | 112g |
| 1½ cups | 168g |
| 2 cups | 224g |
| 3 cups | 336g |
Source: Bob's Red Mill product spec · Measurement method: Spooned & levelled
Tablespoon & Teaspoon Weights
| Measure | Grams | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp (US/UK — 15ml) | 7g | Standard in US, UK, Canada |
| 1 tbsp (Australian — 20ml) | 9.3g | One-third larger than US/UK |
| 1 tsp (5ml — universal) | 2.3g | Same worldwide |
About Coconut Flour
Made from dried, defatted coconut meat, coconut flour is unusually absorbent — able to soak up several times its weight in liquid — which is why it can never be swapped 1:1 for any other flour.
Why the Weight Per Cup Varies
Coconut flour weighs 112g per cup, slightly lighter than plain flour, but its extreme absorbency means even small measurement variations noticeably thicken a batter — weighing is especially important here.
Names in Different Countries
Sold simply as "coconut flour" across all English-speaking markets.
Common Recipe Uses
Grain-free/paleo pancakes, muffins, bread, ketogenic baking.
Substitutions
General starting point: ¼ cup coconut flour + 2 extra eggs per 1 cup of wheat flour replaced — always test, since recipes are usually purpose-built for it.
Frequently Asked Questions
It retains most of the coconut's original fibre, and fibre strongly attracts water.
Not directly — a 1:1 swap produces a dry, crumbly result. Start at ¼ cup coconut flour plus extra eggs per 1 cup of wheat flour.
Yes, naturally — check for a certified label if cross-contamination is a concern.
7g for a US/UK tablespoon, or 9.3g Australian.
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